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Ben Stassen, director
Director

Ben Stassen: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
1997–2022
box office
$495M
average score
57
Born
January 1, 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace
Aubel, Belgium
Citizenship
Belgian
Occupations
Film director, Film producer
Years active
1988-present
Known for

The Best Ben Stassen Movies

The highest-rated films Ben Stassen is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ben Stassen's Career in Numbers

Ben Stassen's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Stassen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) to Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ben Stassen Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 4
  3. 2010s 9
  4. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Ben Stassen's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ben Stassen Movies by Genre

  • Adventure 6
  • Animation 3
  • Documentary 3
  • Fantasy 2
  • Family 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Horror 1

Adventure is the genre Ben Stassen has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of animation (3).

Ben Stassen Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures $70.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness Movie Echo Score 75
17 credits

Ben Stassen Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ben Stassen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ben Stassen?

Ben Stassen was born in Aubel, Belgium in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ben Stassen, born in 1959, is a revered Belgian film director and producer. His career is characterized by diversity and innovation, creating a substantial impact in the world of computer graphics and 3D technology in cinema. He made his first notable mark in the film industry in 1988, contributing greatly to the film community for over 30 years. Stassen is also known as the founder of nWave Pictures in 1994, a studio known for CG ride films such as 'Devil's Mine'. As the years went by, he devoted attention on large-format films, directing 'Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun' and 'Alien Adventure'. His contribution to the world of large-format films was highlighted in the late 1990s when he directed films like 'Encounter in the Third Dimension' and 'Haunted Castle'.

Stassen was the creative mind behind 'Wild Safari 3D', produced and directed in 2005, marking the first 3-D wildlife film for the giant screen. His first feature-length animated film, 'Fly Me to the Moon' got released in North America. This film marked another premiere in the industry, being the first animated film to be designed, created, and released solely in 3D. Stassen continued his filmmaking prowess with other animated features like 'A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures', 'The House of Magic', 'The Wild Life', 'The Son of Bigfoot', and 'The Queen's Corgi'. His latest project, 'Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness', is expected to release in 2022, adding to his prolific repertoire.

Works with

Who Ben Stassen Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ben Stassen shares the most films with. Joe Ochman comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Dino Andrade (3).

FAQ

Ben Stassen: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ben Stassen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ben Stassen been in?

Ben Stassen is credited on 17 films, from 1997 to 2022. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ben Stassen's highest-grossing movie?

A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010) is Ben Stassen's biggest box office hit, with $70.6M worldwide, ahead of Thunder and the House of Magic (2014) ($64.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Stassen's movies have made $495M.

Ben Stassen's biggest hits

What is the best Ben Stassen movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ben Stassen's best-rated film is Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) with a score of 75, followed by Bigfoot Family (2020) (68).

Best Ben Stassen movies, ranked

How old is Ben Stassen?

Ben Stassen is 67 years old, born on January 1, 1959 in Aubel, Belgium.

What is Ben Stassen's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ben Stassen's filmography is Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), which Ben Stassen directed.

Who does Ben Stassen work with most often?

Ben Stassen shares the most films with Joe Ochman (3 films), Dino Andrade (3 films) and Harry Shearer (2 films).

The Best Ben Stassen Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 directing credits.

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